Hi all.Were are allowed to gently massage with sorbelene creams etc.we are not allowed to put oils directly onto the skin so I like mixing oils with water in a spray bottle.Only make what you will use in one session .

Another idea for people with a poor appetite. Use a few drops of Citrus sinensis (Orange) essential oil, It helps with lymphatic congestion, digestion, acne and is a mood enhancer. I wet facecloths in a bowl of warm water, wring them out and add a couple of drops of the oil to each cloth as I give them to each person, before their main meal. Encourage them to inhale the scent before washing their face and hands with the cloth. You need to do this for about 4 weeks before you notice the benefits. Also, be conscious of the temperature of the face cloths that you are distributing; the person with dementia may have lost their capacity to recognize when something too hot.

Hi guys I hope you and your families had a great Xmas and I wish you all a great 2012.My name is Joe an RAO and just started Aroma therapy in the dementia Houses .I have been using an oil that was given to meand I can see the calming effect it has on my residents so I would like to try the above combinations you posted only I don't know where to get the various oils ,also I was told that you need different oils for different seasons I would appreciate the more info that you can provide me with .I am a man I also always felt it was a ladies domain ( Aroma therapy and hand massage) I am sorry I never started it earlier and I encourage everybody to give it a go ,By the way you guys have been a great help and support to the aged care industry I have been with you for a couple of years and will be staying for life Thank you.

Hi Joe, Thank you for the positive feedback. I have been buying base oil and essential oils from a Brisbane company called 'Ahimsa'. http://www.ahimsaoils.com.au/ I am satisfied with their products. However there are various companies selling online, have a good look on Google. I understand your concern about being a man in a 'ladies domain' but good on you - I'm sure the residents appreciate and enjoy what you bring to the role. The type of carrier or base oil to buy depends on your budget. If it is tight you may use Sunflower oil and if not, Sweet Almond or Apricot kernel are good ones. Regarding 'seasonal' oils; I haven't heard of it as yet. A Hint: don't forget to offer shoulder and neck massages. These are areas where most people have some kind of stiffness. Be very gentle and consult your senior health provider before undertaking it. Good Luck! Cheers, Solange

Hi SolangeI am studying Cert IV Leisure & Health and doing my work placement at a day respite centre. I am amazed at the rigidity/rules that are cropping up both where I am and at other facilities too. For example, massaging and the use of essential oils are prohibited, even a gentle hand massage with some hand lotion is disallowed! I am new to the industry and feel perplexed by the difference in rules and regulations between workplaces. I have heard different stories from other students and at my local Diversional Therapy Association meetings. By the way, congrats on a great website with so many great resources and tips.

Hi Solange and Carmel. I use grapeseed oil and apricot kernel oil, roughly 1/2 and 1/2. Jojoba oil is fantastic, doesn't go rancid, and if the client has dry skin I always add some. I also make a solid mix, that melts on contact with skin, but the oil is best for most uses. Good idea to squeeze the contents of a Vit E capsule into your oil blend, to slow down oxidisation and resulting rancid smell. Say, 1 capsule in about 250ml oil would be good, and is also beneficial to skin.

working with these recipes the results are remarkable some times suttle yet affective, these oils have been proven to bring ease and aid in discomfort helping the elderly to feel at ease.uplifting to the body, mind emotions, spirit. I would also like to share other sucessful mixtures

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